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The Backyard Pizzeria: Outdoor Ovens & Gear
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items I stopped ordering delivery pizza the day I tasted a slice from a real 900°F oven. There is something primal and satisfying about making Neapolitan-style pizza in your own backyard. This list is my "Patio Kitchen" setup. These aren't cheap toys; they...
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900 Degrees in 15 Minutes
Dough & Prep Tools
Setting the Vibe
900 Degrees in 15 Minutes
To get that puffy, charred crust, you need intense heat. I tested the top contenders, and these are the three ovens that deliver restaurant quality without building a brick structure.
Why I Love This: This is the design icon. It looks like a spaceship. I love it because it uses gas, so there's no messing with ash or wood pellets. I just turn the dial, wait 15 minutes, and it hits 950°F. It cooks a pizza in literally 60 seconds. It...
Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven - 1st Generation
Why I Love This: This is built like a tank. It has a thick stone floor and professional insulation (silicone jacket) so the outside is safe to touch—great if you have kids or dogs around. It comes with a built-in thermometer. The rolling flame inside...
Portable Pizza Oven | Gozney Roccbox
Why I Love This: If I want versatility, I use this. It’s not just for pizza; it smokes ribs, roasts chicken, and bakes bread. It uses electric heat but burns real wood pellets for that smoky flavor. It’s foolproof—I set the temperature digitally, and...
Ninja Woodfire™ 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven Review - Smoke & Sear
Dough & Prep Tools
You can't make great pizza without great dough. I invested in these machines to make the prep work effortless and consistent.
Why I Love This: Kneading dough by hand takes forever. This mixer is the compact version of the classic. It fits perfectly in my smaller kitchen but has enough power to knead heavy pizza dough for 10 minutes straight without overheating. The "Matte B...
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
Why I Love This: I used to put my oven on a flimsy card table, and it was wobbly and dangerous. This table is purpose-built. It’s made of powder-coated carbon steel. It has hooks for my peels and a shelf for ingredients. It puts the oven at the perfe...
Ooni Modular Table - Medium
Why I Love This: Slicing pepperoni and shredding cheese by hand is tedious. This machine devours a block of mozzarella in seconds. I use the adjustable slicing disc to get my veggies paper-thin so they crisp up perfectly in the high heat. It turns an...
Sous Chef 12- Versatile Food Processor
Setting the Vibe
Pizza night is about the party. I use these high-end outdoor gadgets to keep the drinks cold and the music playing while I cook.
Why I Love This: A warm beer ruins the night. This cooler is legendary for a reason. I can fill it with ice on Friday, and it’s still frozen on Sunday. It’s sturdy enough to use as an extra seat. The "Rotomolded" construction means it’s virtually ind...
Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
Why I Love This: After the pizza is done, we sit around this. The engineering is brilliant—it circulates air to burn off the smoke, so I don't smell like a campfire when I go inside. It burns hot and clean. It’s the perfect centerpiece for the patio ...
Solo Stove Bonfire 19.5" Smokeless Fire Pit
Why I Love This: Lighting is the difference between a "backyard" and an "outdoor lounge." These connect to my smart home system. I point them up at trees or fences to wash the yard in light. I can change the colors instantly on my phone—warm white fo...
Hue Lily Outdoor Spot light White and Colour Ambiance